[MBZ] Turbo! -- Mercedes G-wagon 240GD (ex-military, low miles) - $28, 950 (Jacksonville)

2022-08-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Just the thing for resisting the coming takeover by the OWG https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-mercedes-wagon-240gd-ex/7528029098.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Turbo! -- Mercedes G-wagon 240GD (ex-military, low miles) - $28, 950 (Jacksonville)

2022-08-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-31 09:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Just the thing for resisting the coming takeover by the OWG https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-mercedes-wagon-240gd-ex/7528029098.html They're saying that's an actual US military G240, with turbo added after it became

[MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Driven by a Pastor so the miles are not hard miles." Not sure that follows -- my wife's grandfather was a pastor and he drove like the proverbial bat out of hell. https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-mercedes-benz-e320/7527970232.html ___

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, I could claim “Lady Driven” and it would be the complete antithesis of what most buyers would expect. -D > On Aug 31, 2022, at 8:33 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-08-31 11:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> "Driven by a Pastor so the miles are not hard miles." >>

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Mine is because she starts braking half a mile before she intends to stop. Never knocks any rust off the brakes, almost never uses the rear brakes. The brakes in her car last longer if I drive it to work once a month. -Curt On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 11:34:19 AM EDT, mitch--- via

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-31 11:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "Driven by a Pastor so the miles are not hard miles." Not sure that follows -- my wife's grandfather was a pastor and he drove like the proverbial bat out of hell. Right up there with Lady Driven. How many list members replace their wives'

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The wife's grandfather's style was to accelerate until he *had* to start braking. It was one pedal or the other at all times. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022, at 10:38, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Mine is because she starts braking half a mile before she intends to > stop. Never knocks any rust

[MBZ] 97 SL320 - 101k miles - $7,999

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Price seems high given the top doesn't work? Isn't that a PITA to repair? Nice color though. https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/mcminnville-97-sl230-sale-or-trade/7528216088.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s a stupid ask for a 26yo car. I’ve noticed asking prices in FWA are stupid. I’m going there next week and been looking at CL. Was g-d his copilot? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 31, 2022, at 11:20 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Driven by a Pastor so the miles are not hard

[MBZ] 2006 CLS500 - 90k miles - $8,000

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Does not start. Needs a new fuel pump. The engine is also stalled from sitting in the driveway for too long. It can be released. The interior needs some work. I will post pictures at a later time. It needs a new Main and Aux battery. Does not hold charge.

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320 - 165k miles - $5,000

2022-08-31 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s Mrs. Dan’s “binary throttle control” approach. I’ve given up trying to keep the wheels clean on her E320. It clearly has organic pads on it, but they won’t last much longer. I’m sure she’ll burn through them in a few more months. I’ll have a set of Akebonos to go on it soon, I’m sure.

[MBZ] 2009 E350 - 139k miles - $8,200

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't really like brown cars but that one is dark enough to look good. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/la-grange-2009-mercedes-e350-excellent/7528064721.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 2009 E350 - 139k miles - $8,200

2022-08-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-31 13:21, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I don't really like brown cars but that one is dark enough to look good. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/la-grange-2009-mercedes-e350-excellent/7528064721.html Brown or burgundy?

Re: [MBZ] 2009 E350 - 139k miles - $8,200

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Wed, Aug 31, 2022, at 12:31, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Brown or burgundy? I guess that's why I thought it looked good! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Hmmmmmmmmmmm

2022-08-31 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 2002 ML320 - 198k miles - $1,500

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post deleted. On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 8:56 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Would be a good beater work and tow truck. Take 12 bennies and drive it > home > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Aug 30, 2022, at 7:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz for sale

2022-08-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
250C for you? -- Forwarded message - From: Fred Moir Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM Subject: Mercedes Benz for sale To: Frederick Moir https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/keene-mercedes-benz-for-sale/7527525266.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have not heard that. I don’t think the classic center really does much anymore anyway does it? They only have the same parts any other dealer has as far as I know. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 3:14 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I may be late to the party,

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Reverse that. Anything the Classic Center can get you can buy through a dealer. The only question is if the dealer will order it for you. When I had the 220SEb I heard a few complaints about dealers not wanting to order stuff that was in Germany, but I’m not sure why unless it has an effect on

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmmmmmmmmm

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Give seller credit for transparency: "it looks awful." On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 2:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.benzworld.org/threads/1968-300sel-6-3-for-parts-non-running.3104214/ > > Sent from my iPhone >

[MBZ] Fwd: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE

2022-08-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Klassick? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM Subject: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE To: Frederick Moir https://longisland.craigslist.org/pts/d/holbrook-free-92-mercedes-300e-sportline/7522554355.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] 2006 CLS500 - 90k miles - $8,000

2022-08-31 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Very ambitious ask --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 31, 2022, at 1:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does not start. Needs a new fuel pump. The engine is also stalled from > sitting in the driveway for too long. It can be released. > > The interior needs some work. I will post

Re: [MBZ] 2009 E350 - 139k miles - $8,200

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Used to be called "rotbrun". On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 1:36 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Wed, Aug 31, 2022, at 12:31, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > Brown or burgundy? > > I guess that's why I thought it looked good! > > >

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmmmmmmmmm

2022-08-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:16:53 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.benzworld.org/threads/1968-300sel-6-3-for-parts-non-running.3104214/ Remember the M100 handshake ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I may be late to the party, but I recently learned that Tom Hanson has retired from the MB Classic Center. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I agree re; NLA parts. And not just obscure stuff, but for example the window regulator kit (the little nylon disc and clip) is NLA. Which is nuts. Kaleb Striplin wrote: But they do not have anything that a normal dealer could not order? Correct? The number of common parts that are becoming NLA

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
SDL radiators are NLA, many common parts needed to keep these cars on the road are NLA. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 6:31 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree re; NLA parts. And not just obscure stuff, but for example the > window regulator kit (the little

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That makes sense. I guess I’m spoiled because my dealer parts guys are really good, and while they might not know Classic parts, they’ll call the Classic Center for me if there’s a question. -D > On Aug 31, 2022, at 3:43 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > The normal dealer

[MBZ] 2012 S350 BlueTec - 63k miles - $25,900

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No pics. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wauconda-2012-mercedes-s350-bluetec/7528356573.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
The classic center is alive and well, and even just moved into a new (much larger) facility inside the Long Beach VPC. Tom retired months ago, but hes still active online. I get parts deliveries all the time from them, still excellent service and loads of parts in stock. Jaime On Wed, Aug 31,

[MBZ] ABLE TO TAKE YOU TO CANADA AND BACK.-- MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 , TITTLE IN HAND, RUNS LIKE KEW! - $11, 800 (North Fort Myers)

2022-08-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
KEW KEW  It does look decent, 87kmi THIS IS FOR THAT SPECIAL PERSON. https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/north-fort-myers-mercedes-benz-tittle/7528347022.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Banged up wagon but new wheels and tires -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz e320 wagon, $3, 000

2022-08-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/778919163344488 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
great to hear. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022, 5:32 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The classic center is alive and well, and even just moved into a new (much > larger) facility inside the Long Beach VPC. Tom retired months ago, but > hes still active online. I get

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
But they do not have anything that a normal dealer could not order? Correct? The number of common parts that are becoming NLA is alarming. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 4:32 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > The classic center is alive and well, and even just moved

[MBZ] Nurse in LA horror crash claims she had a 'mental collapse' at the wheel of her speeding Mercedes

2022-08-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Pretty horrific vid of the crash.  Looks like a Cheep Klasse going really fast blew through a red light and t-boned a car.  The driver survived intact while killing 6 in the crash, the Benz looked not too badly damaged

[MBZ] buy this turd from the salvage auction -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class, $2, 500

2022-08-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Needs a little LOT OF TLC SALVAGE title in hand https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3320559531545261 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Cheap beater -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz m-class Sport,$1,400

2022-08-31 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
needs good cleaning got started have not finished.everything works a/c power windows ,seats ect.just a 21 year old truck. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/468773991786249 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
The normal dealer parts people are very ignorant when it comes to older cars therefore I avoid them at all costs and just call the classic center. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 5:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > But they do not have anything that a normal dealer

[MBZ] 2001 E320 - 250k miles - $3,500

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Price seems high? Looks like a fairly clean car though, for the age and miles. Seats in particular are not ripped to shreds. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2001-mercedes-e320/7528447246.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] prime

2022-08-31 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It used to be if you had a Prime membership you could count on getting your items within 2 days, free.  Sometimes items would arrive the next day.  Heck, I have even had times where I ordered in the morning and it arrived say day.  Lately it seems worse and worse.  Now you are lucky to get

Re: [MBZ] prime

2022-08-31 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I canceled Prime several years ago when I started noticing that stuff wasn't generally arriving much faster, and the Prime items often cost more than the same items + shipping from other sellers. And the other stuff (Video, etc.) I never used. I basically stopped buying anything on Amazon in

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz for sale

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thrashed/trashed/vandalized/buggered. Take your pick. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:04 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 250C for you? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Fred Moir > Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:02 PM > Subject: Mercedes Benz for sale

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FREE '92 MERCEDES 300E SPORTLINE

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
To paraphrase, "nothing is more expensive than a FREE Mercedes." On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:09 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Klassick? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 4:06 PM > Subject: FREE '92

Re: [MBZ] 2012 S350 BlueTec - 63k miles - $25,900

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not unreasonable. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 5:15 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No pics. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wauconda-2012-mercedes-s350-bluetec/7528356573.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] prime

2022-08-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Last year or two, stuff sent Prime comes later than originally estimated, stuff bought with free shipping comes quicker than stated, and there's really no big difference between the two. I've never had a Prime membership outside of the free 30 day trials, probably had a dozen of them over the

Re: [MBZ] Nurse in LA horror crash claims she had a 'mental collapse' at the wheel of her speeding Mercedes

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Truly horrifying. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 6:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pretty horrific vid of the crash. Looks like a Cheep Klasse going > really fast blew through a red light and t-boned a car. The driver > survived intact while killing 6 in the crash,

Re: [MBZ] buy this turd from the salvage auction -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class, $2, 500

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I guess the trunk won't latch... On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 6:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Needs a little LOT OF TLC SALVAGE title in hand > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3320559531545261 > > -- > --FT > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Classic Center retirement

2022-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
W123 turbodiesel oil coolers are NLA. On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 7:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > SDL radiators are NLA, many common parts needed to keep these cars on the > road are NLA. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 31, 2022, at 6:31 PM, David Bruckmann

Re: [MBZ] prime

2022-08-31 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I just canceled Prime because they were doing an automatic card charge for $18.96 each month, even though I had bought nothing from them for about 2 years... That adds up.. but it's small enough I didn't catch it in the electronic bank monthly statement. I wonder how many million$ amazon steals